Mulugu tiger
For two weeks, a Mulugu tiger has been roaming near villages in Venkatapur mandal, sparking fear and forcing locals to abandon farm work. The animal, believed to have strayed from Maharashtra, has been seen on the outskirts of Singarakonda, Keshavapur, and Narsapur. Villagers say they are living in fear of attack and have asked officials to remove the tiger.
Forest staff confirmed the tiger crossed Pranahita into Telangana in December and has been moving through Mulugu forests since. Camera traps and cages have been deployed to monitor and capture it. But here lies the flaw: tigers dispersing into new territories are not invaders. They are survivors of shrinking forests and rising populations elsewhere. This tiger is searching for space, not for human prey.
Suspended farm work highlights the urgent need for secure tiger corridors, underpasses, and coexistence planning. Panic-driven captures only push the problem forward. Without planning, every Mulugu tiger will be treated as a threat instead of a sign of recovery.
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Based on Telangana Today, India.
Photo via Telangana Today.
